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Festival of Folk Arts Budapest 2026
BudapestWed, Aug 19, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Overview
Overview
The Festival of Folk Arts at Buda Castle is one of Hungary's most beloved summer events, filling the Castle District courtyards with folk craftsmen, artisans and performers from Hungary and neighbouring countries over five days around St Stephen's Day. Weaving, pottery, embroidery and folk music. Programme at budavarataskapuja.hu.
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The Festival of Folk Arts Budapest brings together traditional and contemporary folk music, dance, and crafts in Hungary's capital. Attendees can explore artisan markets, watch live performances by folk musicians, and participate in interactive workshops that celebrate Central European heritage.
The festival's lakeside setting in a Budapest park creates a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere. Alongside the music, visitors will find storytelling sessions, folk dance demonstrations, and hands-on craft activities for all ages.
With its mix of authentic folk traditions and modern interpretations, the event offers a unique cultural experience. The natural amphitheatre and scenic surroundings make it an ideal summer outing.
📍 Moseley Park⏱️ 108 hrsFolkFolk-rockIndie
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Good to know
- The festival takes place in Moseley Park, which has a natural amphitheatre and a small lake.
- The event includes family-friendly activities, comedy, and spoken word.
- The festival has partnered with regional arts organisations like Birmingham Comedy Festival and Black Country Living Museum.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Festival of Folk Arts Budapest?
It is an annual folk music and arts festival held in Moseley Park, Birmingham, featuring a mix of traditional, contemporary, and experimental folk music, along with comedy, spoken word, and family activities.
Is the festival family-friendly?
Yes, the festival includes family-friendly activities and has been recognised as a family-friendly event.
What is the capacity of the festival?
The festival has grown to accommodate up to 6,000 attendees per day.
Lineup
The Incredible String Band
The Incredible String Band were a Scottish psychedelic folk band formed by Clive Palmer, Robin Williamson, and Mike Heron in Edinburgh in 1966.
Seth Lakeman
Seth Bernard Lakeman is an English singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, who is most often associated with the fiddle and tenor guitar, but also plays the viola and banjo.
Jacqui McShee's Pentangle
Pentangle are a British folk rock band, formed in London in 1967. The original band was active in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and a later version has been active since the early 1980s.
Tunng
Tunng are an English folk music band. They are often associated with the folktronica genre, due to the electronic influences evident in some of their work. Tunng are often noted for their use of unconventional instruments, including seashells and percussive electronic samples.
Hayseed Dixie
Hayseed Dixie is an American band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2000. Their first album was A Hillbilly Tribute to AC/DC.
John Renbourn
John Renbourn was an English guitarist and songwriter. He was best known for his collaboration with guitarist Bert Jansch as well as his work with the folk group Pentangle, although he maintained a solo career before, during and after that band's existence (1967–1973).
Nick Harper
Nick Harper is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is the son of English musician Roy Harper.
Scott Matthews
Scott Matthews is an English singer-songwriter from Wolverhampton, England.
The Destroyers
George Lawrence Thorogood is an American musician, singer and songwriter. His "high-energy boogie-blues" sound became a staple of 1980s US rock radio, with hits like his original songs "Bad to the Bone" and "I Drink Alone".
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention are an English folk rock band, formed in 1967 by guitarists Richard Thompson and Simon Nicol, bassist Ashley Hutchings and drummer Shaun Frater.
Kate Rusby
Kate Anna Rusby is an English folk singer-songwriter from Penistone, West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Sometimes called the "Barnsley Nightingale", she has headlined various British folk festivals, and is one of the best known contemporary English folk singers.
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